What might happen in a typical first session?

We will usually start by talking about what has brought you to see a hypnotherapist. I might ask you quesions like:

• How would you like hypnotherapy to help you?
• What are your best hopes for these sessions?

We will then have a general disccusion so I can find out the relevant information I need. I will take a case history which will include your contact details, medical history, how long you have had the problem and other ways in which you have tried to solve it.

We will talk about how you feel about what is affecting you, your situation and your goals - what you would like to achieve.

I will then use a gentle talking technique (called an induction) to help you relax mentally and physically into a hypnotic state. You will be lying comfortably, covered with a blanket on a reclining chair.
Then, I will suggest new possibilities to you, allowing you to make changes or make new decisions, helping you to change any negative beliefs and to achieve your goals and the changes you want. You will then be gently awakened.

I might then set you a task, some work to do between sessions.

I might also use in the session.

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